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Research Opportunity

The Family and Development in Context lab at Northern Illinois University is working on a research study, but we need your help! If you have a child (ages...

The Family and Development in Context lab at Northern Illinois University is wor...

CouplesAsParentsNIU

Researcher•22 days ago

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Happy to be here. It’s been 2 years since since adult son’s ADHD diagnosis. Never presented as a child. Still adjusting to living with a stranger with my son’s...

Happy to be here. It’s been 2 years since since adult son’s ADHD diagnosis. Neve...

Dadelis

•22 days ago

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QB test/medication

Good evening. Does anyone know how long your child needs to be off medication before a QB test is performed? We got an appointment through for one but it...

Good evening. Does anyone know how long your child needs to be off medication be...

Chailatte4meplesse

•24 days ago

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Azstarys experience

Hi! My son was seen by a child psychiatrist for the first time today. He wants to trial him on Azstarys to see what helps him best with impulse control and...

Hi! My son was seen by a child psychiatrist for the first time today. He wants t...

MyWanderfulBoy

•27 days ago

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ALL the resources!

hi, I am a hoarder of resources in one place. I will be adding more to this from what I find in various posts, but wanted to share a link to a file I created...

hi, I am a hoarder of resources in one place. I will be adding more to this from...

Momonthego16

•27 days ago

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disability for ADHD

hello, Does anyone here has a young adult child who received a late diagnosis for ADHD and has seek disability support for their child? My daughter is 21 and...

hello, Does anyone here has a young adult child who received a late diagnosis f...

Mommy2002

•28 days ago

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Identifying ADHD while learning about my son’s

hello! I’m grateful to have help here. My son has had various ADHD struggles in his first year in Kindergarten. I’m learning how to advocate for him and get...

hello! I’m grateful to have help here. My son has had various ADHD struggles in ...

BrainSaladMa

•1 month ago

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Nail Picking and NAC treatment

Hi! Wondering if anyone has had success with using N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) to treat nail picking. My son's Dr. said this has been shown to help with...

Hi! Wondering if anyone has had success with using N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) to ...

SurvivorFan

•1 month ago

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social skills - greeting others

my son struggles a lot with greeting others or responding when others ask a question. I’ve noticed it mostly with adults because those are the ones usually...

my son struggles a lot with greeting others or responding when others ask a ques...

Alt49

•1 month ago

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guanfacine experience?

is anyone using guanfacine? Can you share the experience of this med? Thank you

is anyone using guanfacine? Can you share the experience of this med? Thank you ...

SavingHope

•1 month ago

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advice for a desperate mum

hi mum nearly 7yr old daughter was diagnosed ADHD at 6 and started medication we have recently increased this and that has meant the consultant has sent out a...

hi mum nearly 7yr old daughter was diagnosed ADHD at 6 and started medication we...

ADHDmumof2

•1 month ago

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Childs and Parent safety in danger, physical restraint

My 9 yr has gotten more fearless when it comes to getting his needs met when dysregulated and I am not succeedingg in supporting him. He took off on his bike...

My 9 yr has gotten more fearless when it comes to getting his needs met when dys...

SupportMyKid

•1 month ago

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Adhd daughter lies and is mean to classmates

Hi,My 9 year old is really sweet most of the time, but I catch her in lies and she will lie even if she does it right in front of me and she doesn't care. I...

Hi,My 9 year old is really sweet most of the time, but I catch her in lies and s...

Chickenmom1

•1 month ago

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New to the Group

Hi there! I am Rachael, I am a single mom of 2 wonderful boys (15 and 5). My eldest has a loooong history, but I am currently working with my 5 year old who is...

Hi there! I am Rachael, I am a single mom of 2 wonderful boys (15 and 5). My eld...

RThiele

•1 month ago

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Middlebridge School?

Thinking of sending my son who has ADHD to Middle-bridge School in Narragansett Rhode Island for 9th grade. Does anyone have any experience with the school...

Thinking of sending my son who has ADHD to Middle-bridge School in Narragansett ...

65mustang

•1 month ago

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Who is like me ? ADHD mom and son

Hello everyone.. I am a mother of a 9-year-old boy. Since they diagnosed him with ADHD.. I discovered that I have ADHD as well.. His symptoms were my...

Hello everyone.. I am a mother of a 9-year-old boy. Since they diagnosed him wit...

Um-modi

•1 month ago

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NASEM workshop on adult ADHD

thought these proceedings of this workshop on adult ADHD might be of interest to some....

thought these proceedings of this workshop on adult ADHD might be of interest to...

Pema20

•1 month ago

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Medication for 5.5 yr old Adhd, anxiety and asd

Hello,. My 5.5 yr old was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ASD and anxiety. A Functional child, however can have behavioral outbursts. She's not in school...

Hello,. My 5.5 yr old was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ASD and anxiety. A Fun...

Meddyteddy

•1 month ago

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ADHD help

I have a 6 year old with ADHD ODD. My patience is wearing thin….

QueenAB

•1 month ago

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Here to learn

Hey, I am a mum to a 13 year old with pretty severe ADHD, behaviour is a constant struggle and mixed with me being menopausal, not a great combo. Here to learn...

Hey, I am a mum to a 13 year old with pretty severe ADHD, behaviour is a constan...

LucyWin

•1 month ago

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Hello Everyone

Hello everyone I am new to this group and very excited to meet you all. I am the mom of 9 year old twins. 1 with adhd and 1 with high functioning autism and...

Hello everyone I am new to this group and very excited to meet you all. I am th...

ADHDMOM_X2

•1 month ago

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ADHD Weekly -- Study Shows Increase in Childhood ADHD Diagnosis Numbers

Research published this spring shows the numbers of children ever diagnosed with ADHD have gone up. Read up on the research at......

Research published this spring shows the numbers of children ever diagnosed with...

KarenADHDWeekly

Partner•1 month ago

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Amantadine for ADHD

Hello,My son is 13. He has ADHD, anxiety disorder, odd and Autistic tendencies. We have tried several meds, vitamins, oils, etc over the years to help relieve...

Hello,My son is 13. He has ADHD, anxiety disorder, odd and Autistic tendencies. ...

MommaBsue

•2 months ago

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9yr old son has 2-4 hr stretches defiant behaviors and name calling etc.

My 9yr old son has diagnosis of ADHD & Anxiety. He takes 36mg Concerta/36mg Methyphenidate XR 1x daily in am. He about 8 months ago he suddenly started to...

My 9yr old son has diagnosis of ADHD & Anxiety. He takes 36mg Concerta/36mg Met...

SupportMyKid

•2 months ago

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10yo needs help managing impulse control

hi - our 10 year old kiddo (grade 4) struggled in the public school system with her response to being bullied. We moved her to private school for this school...

hi - our 10 year old kiddo (grade 4) struggled in the public school system with ...

PerfectlyQuirky

•2 months ago

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Prozac for 9yr old w/ ADHD

anyone’s kid take Prozac? I’ve fought anxiety meds for 2yrs and now that my son is a bit older his anxiety has fueled depression and it’s a whole mess. He’s...

anyone’s kid take Prozac? I’ve fought anxiety meds for 2yrs and now that my son ...

Willowbee37

•2 months ago

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Emotional dysregulation in 9 yo boy

hi guys, I am a single dad w full residential custody of 2 boys aged 9 and 4. I have been separated from their mom since Nov 2019. My mom lives with me full...

hi guys, I am a single dad w full residential custody of 2 boys aged 9 and 4. I ...

HopefulTennis

•2 months ago

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How to support a six year old with her social skills

Hi Community, I am am mom to a six year old first grader in Germany. (So please excuse misspelling or poor grammar 🙈) Our daughter has been diagnosed...

Hi Community, I am am mom to a six year old first grader in Germany. (So please...

Mahler3

•2 months ago

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Caught on the roller coaster

Hi community: Does anyone have any holistic-type tips for getting your child off the ADHD emotional rollercoaster? My 10-year old with ADHD is doing very...

Hi community: Does anyone have any holistic-type tips for getting your child of...

Uptowngirl12121

•2 months ago

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looking for advice on nightly meltdowns

hi everyone, Our 10 year old son has been having horrible hour long meltdowns at bedtime in which he cries, hyperventilates, and has sometimes distressful...

hi everyone, Our 10 year old son has been having horrible hour long meltdowns a...

EBadhdmom

•2 months ago

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Posts - CHADD's ADHD Parents Together | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's ADHD Parents Together

All posts for June 2024

Research Opportunity

New member

QB test/medication

Azstarys experience

ALL the resources!

disability for ADHD

Identifying ADHD while learning about my son’s

Nail Picking and NAC treatment

social skills - greeting others

guanfacine experience?

advice for a desperate mum

Childs and Parent safety in danger, physical restraint

Adhd daughter lies and is mean to classmates

New to the Group

Middlebridge School?

Who is like me ? ADHD mom and son

NASEM workshop on adult ADHD

Medication for 5.5 yr old Adhd, anxiety and asd

ADHD help

Here to learn

Hello Everyone

ADHD Weekly -- Study Shows Increase in Childhood ADHD Diagnosis Numbers

Amantadine for ADHD

9yr old son has 2-4 hr stretches defiant behaviors and name calling etc.

10yo needs help managing impulse control

Prozac for 9yr old w/ ADHD

Emotional dysregulation in 9 yo boy

How to support a six year old with her social skills

Caught on the roller coaster

looking for advice on nightly meltdowns

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Where do you get trusted information on ADHD? Let us know in the comments why you prefer that source and your child's age.

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